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FM54 HZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,654 mi
Last recorded142,654 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 142,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 136,727 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 133,899 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 130,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 130,593 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 126,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 120,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 113,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 81,302 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,320 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FM54 HZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM54 HZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM54 HZJ registered?

FM54 HZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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